Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule

In addition to these courses, undergraduates may register for the graduate course OPT 492, THZ PHENOMENA & TECHNOLOGY.

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Fall 2019

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
OPT 101 (OPT 101) INTRODUCTION TO OPTICS BROWN T TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
A discussion of the properties of light: refraction, imaging, diffraction, interference, the development of the microscope, telescope, laser, the Internet, information storage and display, and medical applications. Demonstrations. The EAS10X seminar/workshop is required for all students taking an EAS10X course for credit. Seminars discuss engineering and applied sciences in the real world, and provide overviews of Optics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Audio and Music Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 108 PREREQUISITES: None.
OPT 145 (ME 145) CNC GRIND FOR PRECISION MFG POMERANTZ M TR 12:30PM - 2:20PM
Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 118 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, or permission of instructor
OPT 146 (ME 146) CNC FINISH & PRECISION MFG POMERANTZ M TR 12:30PM - 2:20PM
Students will gain an understanding in CNC sub-aperture fine grinding, and polishing of spherical and aspheric surfaces. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 118 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, or permission of the instructor
OPT 147 (ME 147) LAB-MAGNET FINISHING POMERANTZ M MW 1:00PM - 2:50PM
course will provide a basic understanding of CNC sub-aperture form correction of pre-polished optical substrates using MRF technology (Magnetorheological Finishing). BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 429 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, available to OPT and ME students only
OPT 201 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS LAB EASTMAN C MW 6:15PM - 9:55PM
Students examine, analyze, measure, dismantle and reverse-engineer a variety of new and used optical tools, apparatus and systems. Emphasis on conceptual understanding and intuitive problem-solving. BUILDING: WILMT \| ROOM: 504 PREREQUISITES: Optics sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
OPT 201 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS LAB EASTMAN C TR 6:15PM - 9:55PM
Students examine, analyze, measure, dismantle and reverse-engineer a variety of new and used optical tools, apparatus and systems. Emphasis on conceptual understanding and intuitive problem-solving. BUILDING: WILMT \| ROOM: 504 PREREQUISITES: Optics sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB LECTURE KRUSCHWITZ J M 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This laboratory complements OPT 242. Students experience further optical phenomena in the lab setting to better understand equipment that provides measurement and key optical data. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 202 PREREQUISITES: OPT 201, 202
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J T 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J F 12:30PM - 3:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J R 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J W 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS II LEC SAVICH G M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 102
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS LAB A SAVICH G W 8:00AM - 8:50AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS LAB B SAVICH G F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS BENTLEY J TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Optical instruments and their uses. First-order Gaussian optics and thin-lens system layout. Photometric theory applied to optical systems. The eye, magnifier, microscope, matrix optics, nature of Seidel aberrations. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 108 PREREQUISITES: MTH 161, MTH 162, PHY 121 (or MTH 141/142/143/PHY113)
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS WORKSHOP BENTLEY J W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 509
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS WRKSHOP BENTLEY J W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 417
OPT 241 GEOMETRIC OPT WORKSHOP (C) BENTLEY J T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 417
OPT 241 GEOMETRIC OPT WORKSHOP (D) BENTLEY J T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 509
OPT 242 ABERRATIONS, INTERFEROMETERS, AND OPTICAL TESTING ROLLAND J TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Geometrical and diffraction theory of image formation. Measurement of first-order properties. Seidel aberrations. Tests of aberrated systems. Seidel contribution formulae and more. Optics majors have more fun! BUILDING: HUTCH \| ROOM: 473 PREREQUISITES: OPT 241, OPT 261
OPT 242 ABERRATIONS,INTERFER MET-REC ROLLAND J F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
No description BUILDING: HUTCH \| ROOM: 473
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPTICAL FAB. AND TESTING NELSON J MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 205 PREREQUISITES: Courses limited to sophomores-seniors. Not recommended for first year undergraduates.
OPT 243 (OPT 243) FABRICATION AND TESTING REC NELSON J MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 206
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J M 9:00AM - 12:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J W 9:00AM - 12:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J R 3:00PM - 6:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 245 (ME 445) PRECISION INSTRUMENT DESIGN BURNHAM-FAY E TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 501
OPT 246 (OPT 246) OPTICAL COATING TECHNOLOGY OLIVER J TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Optical interference in a multilayer stack and its application to anti-reflection coatings, beamsplitters, laser mirrors, polarizers, and bandpass filters. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 312 PREREQUISITES: OPT 262
OPT 249 (OPT 249) INTRODUCTION TO ILLUMINATION COBB J TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course is intended as an overview to the design and analysis of illumination systems along with an introduction to the use of Light Tools software. The classes alternate between lectures on an illumination topic, which includes many examples, and a working lab learning skills in Light Tools. The Lecture/Labs would be complimentary so that the skills developed in using the software reinforce the topics covered in the Lectures. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 208
OPT 253 (OPT 253) QUANTUM & NANO OPT LAB LUKISHOVA S –
This laboratory course (3 hours per week) exposes students to cutting-edge photon counting instrumentation and methods with applications ranging from quantum information to nanotechnology,biotechnology and medicine. Major topics include quantum entanglement and Bell’s inequalities, single-photon interference, single-emitter confocal fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy, photonic bandgap materials, Hanbury Brown and Twiss interferometer, and photon antibunching. Each lab also includes lecture and discussions of lab materials. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 262 (OPT 262) ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY BERGER A TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Electromagnetic Theory: Maxwell's equations in differential form, dipole radiation, Rayleigh scattering, polarization,energy flow (Poynting vector), plane waves, wave propagation in air/glass/metals, reflection and refraction, birefringence, polarization-sensitive optical elements (wave plates and polarizers),applications to nonlinear and quantum optics. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 312 PREREQUISITES: MTH 165 (may be taken concurrently with permission of instructor), MTH 164, PHY 122 or 142
OPT 310 SENIOR DESIGN I KNOX W MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Specifications, project development, and project planning will include design alternatives and subsystem segmentation discussions. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 301 PREREQUISITES: Open only to Optics Seniors
OPT 320 SENIOR THESIS I KNOX W MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Under faculty supervision, preparation for year-long independent research or participation in ongoing graduate group research. Students wishing to major in "Optics" will register for this course. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 301 PREREQUISITES: Open to Optics seniors only.
OPT 386V VISITING STUDENT IN OPTICS – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 394 INTERNSHIP – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 395 UNDERGRADUATE REARCH PROJECT – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 396 HONORS PROJECTS – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB LECTURE KRUSCHWITZ J M 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This laboratory complements OPT 242. Students experience further optical phenomena in the lab setting to better understand equipment that provides measurement and key optical data. BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 202 PREREQUISITES: OPT 201, 202
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J M 9:00AM - 12:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS II LEC SAVICH G M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 102
Monday and Wednesday
OPT 147 (ME 147) LAB-MAGNET FINISHING POMERANTZ M MW 1:00PM - 2:50PM
course will provide a basic understanding of CNC sub-aperture form correction of pre-polished optical substrates using MRF technology (Magnetorheological Finishing). BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 429 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, available to OPT and ME students only
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPTICAL FAB. AND TESTING NELSON J MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 205 PREREQUISITES: Courses limited to sophomores-seniors. Not recommended for first year undergraduates.
OPT 243 (OPT 243) FABRICATION AND TESTING REC NELSON J MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
No description BUILDING: HYLAN \| ROOM: 206
OPT 201 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS LAB EASTMAN C MW 6:15PM - 9:55PM
Students examine, analyze, measure, dismantle and reverse-engineer a variety of new and used optical tools, apparatus and systems. Emphasis on conceptual understanding and intuitive problem-solving. BUILDING: WILMT \| ROOM: 504 PREREQUISITES: Optics sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
OPT 310 SENIOR DESIGN I KNOX W MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Specifications, project development, and project planning will include design alternatives and subsystem segmentation discussions. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 301 PREREQUISITES: Open only to Optics Seniors
OPT 320 SENIOR THESIS I KNOX W MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
Under faculty supervision, preparation for year-long independent research or participation in ongoing graduate group research. Students wishing to major in "Optics" will register for this course. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 301 PREREQUISITES: Open to Optics seniors only.
Tuesday
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J T 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 241 GEOMETRIC OPT WORKSHOP (C) BENTLEY J T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 417
OPT 241 GEOMETRIC OPT WORKSHOP (D) BENTLEY J T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 509
Tuesday and Thursday
OPT 262 (OPT 262) ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY BERGER A TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Electromagnetic Theory: Maxwell's equations in differential form, dipole radiation, Rayleigh scattering, polarization,energy flow (Poynting vector), plane waves, wave propagation in air/glass/metals, reflection and refraction, birefringence, polarization-sensitive optical elements (wave plates and polarizers),applications to nonlinear and quantum optics. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 312 PREREQUISITES: MTH 165 (may be taken concurrently with permission of instructor), MTH 164, PHY 122 or 142
OPT 145 (ME 145) CNC GRIND FOR PRECISION MFG POMERANTZ M TR 12:30PM - 2:20PM
Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 118 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, or permission of instructor
OPT 242 ABERRATIONS, INTERFEROMETERS, AND OPTICAL TESTING ROLLAND J TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Geometrical and diffraction theory of image formation. Measurement of first-order properties. Seidel aberrations. Tests of aberrated systems. Seidel contribution formulae and more. Optics majors have more fun! BUILDING: HUTCH \| ROOM: 473 PREREQUISITES: OPT 241, OPT 261
OPT 146 (ME 146) CNC FINISH & PRECISION MFG POMERANTZ M TR 12:30PM - 2:20PM
Students will gain an understanding in CNC sub-aperture fine grinding, and polishing of spherical and aspheric surfaces. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 118 PREREQUISITES: EAS 141, or permission of the instructor
OPT 101 (OPT 101) INTRODUCTION TO OPTICS BROWN T TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
A discussion of the properties of light: refraction, imaging, diffraction, interference, the development of the microscope, telescope, laser, the Internet, information storage and display, and medical applications. Demonstrations. The EAS10X seminar/workshop is required for all students taking an EAS10X course for credit. Seminars discuss engineering and applied sciences in the real world, and provide overviews of Optics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Audio and Music Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 108 PREREQUISITES: None.
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS BENTLEY J TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Optical instruments and their uses. First-order Gaussian optics and thin-lens system layout. Photometric theory applied to optical systems. The eye, magnifier, microscope, matrix optics, nature of Seidel aberrations. BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 108 PREREQUISITES: MTH 161, MTH 162, PHY 121 (or MTH 141/142/143/PHY113)
OPT 246 (OPT 246) OPTICAL COATING TECHNOLOGY OLIVER J TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Optical interference in a multilayer stack and its application to anti-reflection coatings, beamsplitters, laser mirrors, polarizers, and bandpass filters. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 312 PREREQUISITES: OPT 262
OPT 245 (ME 445) PRECISION INSTRUMENT DESIGN BURNHAM-FAY E TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year. BUILDING: MOREY \| ROOM: 501
OPT 249 (OPT 249) INTRODUCTION TO ILLUMINATION COBB J TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course is intended as an overview to the design and analysis of illumination systems along with an introduction to the use of Light Tools software. The classes alternate between lectures on an illumination topic, which includes many examples, and a working lab learning skills in Light Tools. The Lecture/Labs would be complimentary so that the skills developed in using the software reinforce the topics covered in the Lectures. BUILDING: GAVET \| ROOM: 208
OPT 201 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS LAB EASTMAN C TR 6:15PM - 9:55PM
Students examine, analyze, measure, dismantle and reverse-engineer a variety of new and used optical tools, apparatus and systems. Emphasis on conceptual understanding and intuitive problem-solving. BUILDING: WILMT \| ROOM: 504 PREREQUISITES: Optics sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Wednesday
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS LAB A SAVICH G W 8:00AM - 8:50AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J W 9:00AM - 12:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS WORKSHOP BENTLEY J W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 509
OPT 241 GEOMETRICAL OPTICS WRKSHOP BENTLEY J W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 417
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J W 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
Thursday
OPT 243 (OPT 243) OPT FABRICATION&TESTING LAB NELSON J R 3:00PM - 6:00PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J R 6:15PM - 9:15PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
Friday
OPT 212 MATLAB FOR OPT MAJORS LAB B SAVICH G F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 102
OPT 242 ABERRATIONS,INTERFER MET-REC ROLLAND J F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
No description BUILDING: HUTCH \| ROOM: 473
OPT 203 INSTRUMENTATION LAB KRUSCHWITZ J F 12:30PM - 3:30PM
No description BUILDING: GRGEN \| ROOM: 427
TBA
OPT 253 (OPT 253) QUANTUM & NANO OPT LAB LUKISHOVA S –
This laboratory course (3 hours per week) exposes students to cutting-edge photon counting instrumentation and methods with applications ranging from quantum information to nanotechnology,biotechnology and medicine. Major topics include quantum entanglement and Bell’s inequalities, single-photon interference, single-emitter confocal fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy, photonic bandgap materials, Hanbury Brown and Twiss interferometer, and photon antibunching. Each lab also includes lecture and discussions of lab materials. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 386V VISITING STUDENT IN OPTICS – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 394 INTERNSHIP – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 395 UNDERGRADUATE REARCH PROJECT – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM:
OPT 396 HONORS PROJECTS – –
No description BUILDING: \| ROOM: